Wannamaker Summary - Chapter 11


Chapter Summary Of The Philosophy Of Freedom
Olin D. Wannamaker

Chapter 11 World Purpose And life purpose (the destiny of man)
The concept of purpose applied to the world of nature would render dubious the concept of inner freedom. On the other hand, the concept of motive, as determining human volition, carries with it the concept of purpose --a goal to be achieved by the action willed. Correct thinking leads to the conclusion that purpose exists only in the human mind. In nature there exists only cause and effect. The concept of purpose is rejected even for the spiritual world.

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CONTENTS

PART ONE
The Knowledge of Freedom
Chapter 1   Conscious Human Action
Chapter 2   The Desire For Knowledge
Chapter 3   Thinking As The Instrument Of Knowledge
Chapter 4   The World As Percept
Chapter 5   The Act Of Cognizing The World
Chapter 6   The Human Individuality
Chapter 7   Are There Limits Of Knowledge?
PART TWO

The Reality of Freedom
Chapter 8   The Factors Of Life
Chapter 9   The Idea Of Inner Freedom
Chapter 10  Monism And The Philosophy Of Inner Freedom
Chapter 11  World Purpose and Life Purpose (The Destiny Of Man)
Chapter 12   Moral Imagination (Darwinism and Morality)
Chapter 13  The Value Of Life (Pessimism and Optimism)
Chapter 14  Individuality And Genus

ULTIMATE QUESTIONS
The Finding Of Monism